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For Sale by Private Treaty

Villa Blanc Durrow, Co. Laois.

A masterpiece of design set on a 2 acre picture postcard site in a magnificently convenient private location

Villa Blanc Durrow, Co. Laois.

Selling Agent: John Dunne MRICS, Hume Auctioneers, 1 Coote Street, Market Square, Portlaoise T: 057 868111 M: 086 6813530 E: Info@hume.ie W: www.hume.ie

Durrow A Perfect Place To Live Durrow is a magnificent small town enjoying the great fortune of a perfect location. Superbly situated just 20 minutes from Kilkenny, Portlaoise and Thurles, Durrow offers tremendous convenience and being close to several motorway junctions, all parts of the country are within easy access.

The town offers excellent facilities including good schools, restaurants, shops and pubs. For the outdoor enthusiast water sports are available on the magnificent Erkina river along with excellent walking trails in Dunmore Wood and the renowned Leafy Loop.

Durrow provides the perfect setting to raise a family with all the conveniences needed without any of the distractions of a larger town.

Villa Blanc Welcome to Villa Blanc, a truly magnificent tour-de-force of modern architecture. Approached through attractive wooden gates and along a gravel drive, the property wows from the very first sight.

The vendor is an acclaimed landscape gardener and his exceptional acumen is superbly documented in the breath-taking gardens. Having honed his skills in London including The Royal Parks he has brought a wealth of knowledge and design into this remarkable and relatively low maintenance garden with over 150 trees and a variety of shrubs and plants all combining to create a two acre pleasure garden befitting of the stunning property.

Designed by Jason O’Shaughnessy from the renowned Architecture 53seven, who list a special commendation at the world architectural festival among their many awards, this spectacular home is among the very finest to be found anywhere in the country.

The light filled atrium and entrance hall announce the immense architecture that lies ahead.

Spectacular attention has been given to sleek lines, high end finishes and amazing natural light creating a visual masterpiece of a quality seldom seen in a family home. The property boasts a superbly bright kitchen, open plan living room and a hugely spacious dining/sitting/garden room showcasing the very best in open-plan design. The four spacious bedrooms enjoy the same quality of design and attention to light with picture-windows framing the bespoke landscape. The master bedroom has a huge ensuite bathroom finished in hand polished Italian Stone with high end fittings.

The location is unrivalled. Situated in a private location, Villa Blanc overlooks immense countryside just on the outskirts of the popular towns of Durrow and Abbeyleix and just a few minutes from Ballinakill with its renowned Lutyens Italianate Gardens and Heywood Community School.

Kilkenny is 20 minutes away as is Portlaoise and the M7 motorway.

Viewing of this exceptional property is highly recommended.

Accommodation Entrance Hall 14.00m x 1.88m Tiled floor, recessed lighting.

Living Room 6.42m x 5.76m

Tiled floor, stove, recessed lighting.

Sitting Room/Dining Area 7.83m x 7.48m

Tiled floor, feature fitted fireplace, light fittings, wall light fittings.

Kitchen 9.85m x 3.24m

Tiled floor, feature fitted kitchen, Britannia range cooker, island unit, marble worktops, light fittings.

Utility Room 1.76m x 1.68m

Tiled floor, plumbed, shelving, light fitting, hotpress

Separate W.C. 2.60m x 1.78m Fully tiled, w.c., w.h.b., mirror, recessed lighting.

Bedroom 1: 4.83m x 4.42m Fitted carpet, recessed lighting, blinds.

En-suite :4.02m x 2.48m

Fully tiled, feature radiator, bath, separate shower area, w.c., whb., recessed lighting.

Bedroom 2: 4.10m x 2.86m Fitted carpet, recessed lighting, blinds.

Bedroom 3: 3.33m x 2.76m Fitted carpet, recessed lighting, blinds.

Bedroom 4: 3.32m x 2.88m Fitted carpet, recessed lighting, blinds.

Bathroom 4.57m x 1.39m Fully tiled, shower area, w.c., whb., vanity unit, feature radiator, recessed lighting.

Outside: Spectacular landscaped gardens extending to 2 acres accessed via wooden gates and gravelled driveway. The vendor has developed a splendid landscaped pleasure garden with specimen trees and shrubs laid out to creat a spectacular and relatively low maintenance garden.

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Directions: Coming from Durrow, take the Dublin Road. Pass Dunnes’ Nursery on left hand side and take next right for Ballinakill (L1736) Continue for 0.8miles go through the staggered junction and continue for another 0.3 miles and turn right. The property is 200 metres down this lane on Left hand side.

Hume Auctioneers, No1 Coote Street, Market Square, Portlaoise.

T: (057) 8681111. E: info@hume.ie W: www.hume.ie